Views and comments on this squad especially Gareth Barry Situation. All information including squads below Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was the surprise omission from Fabio Capello's 23-man England World Cup squad. Walcott, 21, who has 11 caps, started both of England's recent friendly victories against Mexico and Japan. Darren Bent, Adam Johnson, Scott Parker, Michael Dawson, Leighton Baines and Tom Huddlestone also miss out. Gareth Barry is included after a fitness test on his ankle injury, while Stephen Warnock, Michael Carrick and Ledley King also make the squad. Walcott was a shock member of former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's 2006 World Cup squad, having never started a Premier League game but he did not feature in the tournament and the then-17-year-old's inclusion was widely criticised. PHIL MCNULTY BLOG Capello has been a big Walcott supporter, but the player's failings were evident against Mexico at Wembley last week The right winger has since scored three international goals, all coming in a 4-1 World Cup qualifying victory against Croatia in Zagreb on 10 September 2008. But after suffering with shoulder, back, knee and hamstring problems this season he has been restricted to 15 starts for Arsenal this term, with his form suffering as a result. Walcott said in a statement: "I am very disappointed not to be included in the squad going out to South Africa, but completely respect Mr Capello's decision. "I would like to wish the team the best of luck and hope ...
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